San Diego Unified School District (San Diego City Schools), Facilities Management

The meeting included public comments primarily focused on the urgent need to repair and upgrade the athletic facilities at Mission Bay High School. Speakers detailed safety concerns regarding the field's condition, citing mud holes, divots, and unsafe press box arrangements, which have led to student injuries. Concerns were also raised about the diversion of Proposition S funds intended for the field's improvement and the lack of equivalent facilities compared to other schools, potentially leading to liability issues and Title IX violations. Further discussion involved the upcoming national census, with a request for the Superintendent to develop a strategy to ensure high student family participation. Finally, concerns were raised regarding administrative efficiency and resource allocation at Morris High School, specifically concerning overtime pay for training staff on data systems when skilled internal personnel are available.

The meeting commenced with public testimony for items not on the agenda, limited to three minutes per speaker. Topics raised during public testimony included concerns about the number of closed sessions held and the discussion of job descriptions and organizational charts behind closed doors, leading to calls for transparency. Another speaker advocated for maintaining the 180-day school calendar as approved, citing the importance of student seat time. Concerns were also raised regarding a student's academic progress (multiple D's and F's) and denial of summer school access, alongside reports of persistent bullying incidents that administrators allegedly failed to address according to protocol, including an instance where a perpetrator's boyfriend chased the victim with a car. A third speaker discussed financial balance, criticizing the consideration of new central office administrative positions while art teachers were being laid off and elementary classrooms were overcrowded. This speaker urged the board to prioritize funding for restoring teachers, lowering class sizes, reinstating nurses and counselors, and restoring arts/music programs, rather than expanding central administration. A representative from the Red Cross discussed upcoming meetings with district staff to ensure the Memorandum of Understanding regarding disaster preparedness is current and supportive of student safety.

This document outlines the Clean Mobility in Schools Program for the Lincoln Cluster of Schools, specifically highlighting initiatives at Lincoln High School. The program aims to promote clean transportation and reduce the carbon footprint by transitioning from gas-powered vehicles to electric alternatives, including cars, vans, and e-bikes, for both students and staff. Key objectives include providing sustainable mobility options, enhancing air quality around the school, and achieving operational efficiencies through reduced noise and fuel consumption. The program serves as a community model for adopting and demonstrating commitment to clean transportation practices.

The meeting commenced with the call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance. Procedures for public testimony on agenda and non-agenda items were reviewed, including time limits for speakers. Key discussions involved public testimony concerning election reform, the alleged misuse of district staff and resources, and concerns regarding student rights and opinions being swayed by unions. Additionally, a serious child safety issue regarding a five-year-old student walking from school near a freeway intersection was raised, along with concerns about the performance and outcomes for African American students at Lincoln High School. The board also addressed the renewal of the charter petition for Kipp Adelante Preparatory Academy, including clarifications on academic calendar, employee rights, and financial solvency, noting the school serves a high percentage of Hispanic or Latino and socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Several public speakers voiced strong support for the charter renewal.

The meeting commenced with non-agenda public testimony. Topics raised by the public included a formal request for the board to add discussion of a grand jury report on term limits and district elections to the agenda. Another speaker discussed concerns regarding the proposed Scripps Mesa joint occupancy project, citing issues with the long-term ground lease terms and the use of Prop S and Z Bond money. Further public testimony addressed concerns about layoff bumping issues causing disarray for classified units, additional custodial duties assigned to Special Education Technicians, and demands for the district to rescind its new anti-bullying policy due to perceived bias against Muslim culture and accommodations. The President of the San Diego Unified Council of PTAs spoke in support of developing site-appropriate plans for gender-neutral bathrooms for LGBTQ students. The Superintendent reported positive news regarding water testing completed by the City of San Diego, noting 94% of samples showed no detectable lead; remediation was underway at the few schools exceeding the lead Action level, and the district committed to a plan to eliminate all lead above the city's detection level. The Superintendent also reported encouraging results from early retirement programs, with the number of teachers in layoff status falling below 300 after internal transfers were completed. The meeting also included the announcement of numerous administrative assignments, appointments, and the ASB President's report highlighting senior walk events, athletic achievements, increased English proficiency reclassification, campus beautification projects, and increased AP course offerings.